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Vision
We aspire to be an Enrichment Center for all residents of the community, giving them the keys to lifelong learning and discovery. Libraries transform lives.
Mission
We encourage and support the personal, educational, and professional needs of the community with emphasis on reading and learning at all ages.
Learn about the library's new 
BPL Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026!
| Monday - Thursday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | closed |
| Sat. Jan. 1 | New Year's Day |
| Mon. Jan. 17 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Day |
| Mon. Feb. 21 | Presidents Day |
| Fri. Apr. 15 | Good Friday |
| Sun. Apr. 17 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon. May 30 | Memorial Day |
| Mon. Jun. 20 | Juneteenth (Observed) |
| Mon. Jul. 4 | Independence Day |
| Mon. Sep. 5 | Labor Day |
| Mon. Oct. 10 | Columbus Day |
| Fri. Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
| Wed. Nov. 23 | Thanksgiving Eve (close at 5:00 p.m.) |
| Thu. Nov. 24 | Thanksgiving |
| Sat. Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Sun. Dec. 25 | Christmas Day |
| Mon. Dec. 26 | Christmas Day (Observed) |
| Sat. Dec. 31 | New Year's Eve |
Street Address:
600 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
| Title: | Name | Expires | Contact |
| President | Ms. Constance Riales | 2029 | Contact |
| Vice President | Ms. Maria Perez | 2027 | Contact |
| Treasurer | Ms. Mary Clements | 2027 | Contact |
| Secretary | Mr. Reginald Stewart | 2025 | Contact |
| Trustee: | Felicia Chase | 2029 | Contact |
| Trustee: | Mrs. Dorothy Clark-Smith | 2029 | Contact |
| Trustee: | Pastor Michael Horton | 2025 | Contact |
The Library Board meets in the Library at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August.
All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to members of the public who wish to observe.
Current Year Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
For Past Years, visit the Archive
Board Meeting Schedule 2023:
January 10, 2023 (Virtual Meeting)
February 13, 2023 (Virtual Meeting)
March 14, 2023 (Virtual Meeting)
April 11, 2023 (Virtual Meeting)
May 30, 2023 -- In Person
June 13, 2023 -- In Person
September 12, 2023 -- In Person
October 10, 2023 -- In Person
November 14, 2023 -- In Person
December 12, 2023 -- In Person
FY23 Budget: $3,823,309
As of January 1, 2023: Full-Time Employees = 11, Part-Time Employees = 16
IMRF Notice: Public Act 101-0504 requires IMRF to post certain employer cost and participation information on its website. Public Act 101-0504 also requires municipalities, which participate in IMRF and have a website, to post a link to the IMRF website. You may click here to visit the IMRF website or copy and paste the following link in your internet browser: https://www.imrf.org/en/about-imrf/transparency/employer-cost-and-participation-information .